FLO TV Personal Television Ships For $250 + Monthly Fees: Any Takers?

Mobile TV has had a tough go at it in America. A few of the major
carriers offer TV services on select smartphones, but the $10+ per
month charge usually turns people off. Amazingly, far smaller of a
fight has been put up for the insane rates carriers charge for texting,
but we suppose that's the true measure of supply in this whole "supply
and demand" thing that our 5th grade teacher attempted to explain to us.

Today, the FLO TV Personal Television is hitting retail stores and web
sites, though only time will tell how the reaction is. This device is a
niche device if there ever were one, as it not only does mobile TV
alone, but it's a completely separate device from your phone. In other
words, users who want to watch TV on the go through this will have to
lug it around in addition to their phone, laptop, etc.

The device itself--which we detailed here--will sell for $249.99, and
at least through the holiday season, that price will include 6 months
of free TV service. After that, you'll have to pay $8.99 per month or
more for continued service, and that low price requires a 3-year
contract to the service. We suspect we already know the answer, but
would you be interested in buying into something such as this?

FLO TV Personal Television is the first portable digital television to offer all these features in one package:

Dedicated portable television. Measuring
3 inches by 4.4 inches by 0.5 inches and weighing just over 5 ounces,
FLO TV Personal Television is small enough to fit in your pocket while
sporting a screen large enough to enjoy a complete television
experience.

A dedicated, nationally available mobile television network. The FLO TV
service is available through a dedicated multicast network so millions
of consumers can simultaneously get amazingly high-quality video and
audio in real time without streaming, buffering or downloads.

A capacitive touch-screen.
Users control the device with intuitive swipe gestures. The oleophobic
glass lens keeps the 3.5-inch QVGA display crisp and clear.

Long battery life.
With more than five hours of viewing time and 300 hours on standby, the
FLO TV Personal Television can be used for extended viewing or on long
trips.

An easy to share experience. With a large screen,
built-in adjustable viewing stand and integrated stereo speakers, FLO
TV Personal Television can entertain you whenever you want and wherever
you are. FLO TV Personal Television is a dedicated device so it's easy
to share with family and friends.